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recuperation

Syllabification: (re·cu·per·a·tion)
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Definition of recuperation

noun

  • 1recovery from illness or exertion:the human body has amazing powers of recuperation
  • 2the recovery or regaining of something:the recuperation of the avant-garde for art
  • the action of a recuperator in imparting heat to incoming air or gaseous fuel from hot waste gases.

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